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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.92, 25,680.54 and 9,735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.92, 25,680.54 and 9,735.86 is: 14,597.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.92 : 25,680.54 = 9,735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.92/25,680.54 = 9,735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.92x = 25,680.54 × 9,735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.92x = 250,022,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,022,142.16/17,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,597.34

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